More Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

You can always call 1-888-4ELDERS (1-888-435-3377) when you need information and assistance, but if you would like to seek out additional information, these links to government and nonprofit organizations may be helpful.

1. Adult Day Services

   • Full Life (formerly ElderHealth Northwest)
   • Washington Adult Day Services Association
   • Providence ElderPlace

2. Healthy Aging (General Info)

   • AARP
   • CDC Healthy Aging
   • Healthy Aging
   • National Academy on an Aging Society
   • National Aging Information Center
   • National Council on Aging's Evidence-Based Healthy Aging Programming: Tools and Checklists
   • National Institute on Aging
   • Northwest Seniors Online

3. Alzheimer's Disease

   • Alzheimer's Association
   • Alzheimer's Association, Western and Central Washington Chapters

4. Arthritis

   • All about Arthritis

5. Cancer

   • American Cancer Society
   • National Cancer Institute

6. Caregiver Support

   • Caregiver Support
   • Caregiver Survival Resources
   • Healthy Caregiver
   • National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
   • National Family Caregivers Association

7. Computers and Technology

   • AARP Computer Usage Tips
   • King County Library System Tech Lab
   • Northwest Seniors Online
   • Seattle Computer Centers for Seniors
   • SeniorNet of Puget Sound
   • Washington Assistive Technology Alliance

8. Cultural Specific Resources

   • African American Elders Program
   • Asian Counseling and Referral Service
   • Mayor's Council on African American Elders
   • National Asian Pacific Center on Aging
   • Sea Mar's Information & Assistance

9. Diabetes

   • American Diabetes Association

10. Fall Prevention

    • CDC Falls Prevention Page
      (See links on this page for brochures & posters available for order)
    • CDC Fall Prevention Publications & Brochures Order Page
    • CDC's "Preventing Falls: How to Develop Community-based Fall Prevention Programs for Older Adults" (100 pg. Pdf)
    • Center of Excellence for Fall Prevention
    • "Getting Up From a Fall" handout from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • National Council on Aging's Center for Healthy Aging Evidence-Based Programs, Model Programs and Best Practices for Older Adults & Center for Healthy Aging Falls Free Electronic News
    • Online Flash Video
    • U.S. Fall Prevention Programs for Seniors
    • WA State Dept. of Health Report - Falls Among Older Adults: Strategies for Prevention & Stay Active and Independent for Life Information Guide
    • Washington State Falls Prevention Website (also see WA DSHS site for a fall prevention page)

11. Government Agencies (City and County)

    • King County Executive's Office
    • King County Department of Community and Human Services - Mental Health Division and Community Services Division (Aging Program)
    • Public Health - Seattle & King County
    • Seattle Human Services Department, Aging and Disability Services
    • Seattle Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens

12. Government Agencies (Federal)

    • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    • Medicare
    • National Institute on Aging
    • Social Security Administration
    • U.S. Administration on Aging

13. Government Agencies (State)

    • Office of the Washington State Insurance Commissioner
    • Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Adult Services Administration
    • Washington State Department of Health
    • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

14. Grandparents

    • DSHS Kinship Care
    • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
    • Proud Grandparents (UK Web site)

15. Heart Health

    • UW Stroke Center at Harborview

16. Housing

    • Accentcare.com
    • Leading Age (formerly American Association of Housing and Services for the Aged)
    • Aging Services of Washington (formerly Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging)
    • Total Living Choices

17. In-Home Care

    • Solid Ground (formerly Fremont Public Association)
    • Providence ElderPlace
    • Total Living Choices

18. Information and Assistance

    • Asian Counseling and Referral Service
    • Pierce County Information & Assistance
    • Sea Mar's Information & Assistance
    • Senior Services

19. Long-Term Care

    • American Association of Housing and Services for the Aging
    • King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Providence ElderPlace
    • Aging Services of Washington (formerly Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging)

20. Mental Health

    • Crisis Clinic
    • Depression and Suicide Prevention for Older Adults

21. Physical Activity

    • American Senior Fitness Association (free membership & newsletter, site offers continuing education & resources)
    • Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging
    • Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults (a web based strength training exercise program)
    • King County Parks and Recreation
    • Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation

22. Stop-Smoking Assistance

    • Smoking Cessation Information

23. Vision Services and Equipment

    • Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted
    • Sight Connection

24. Volunteer Opportunities

    • Retired Senior Volunteer Program